Hot! Mercedes-Benz, What's Next?

[Merc1]

Mercedes has never introduced this many cars in such a short period of time. They’re really casting a broad net.

M

 

[Swissbob]

Mercedes has never introduced this many cars in such a short period of time. They’re really casting a broad net.

M

They’re firing on all cylinders.

 

[Dopebouy]

Unfortunately only as a Flatplane, but it’s still a V8 and it should rev very high ( hopefully over 8000rpm).

Over 8000rpm in a modern sedan? My heart skipped a little, im getting butterflies

 

[Dopebouy]

Mercedes will introduce seven new models in the next three months. The G Cabriolet will be introduced next year.

With my eye i see:
GLE SUV
GLE Coupe
GLS
VLE
AMG GT 4-door
S-Maybach
What’s the last smaller car? C-Class EQ?

 

[leylandi]

YES

 

[SKY]

I remember talks about the third AMG EV being a new SLS or a sports car. If it finally is a SUV Coupe… Well, meh!

 

[Swissbob]

I remember talks about the third AMG EV being a new SLS or a sports car. If it finally is a SUV Coupe… Well, meh!

SUV coupe is the car they’ll bring, and as the other 2 it’s a car which will be as successful as the R63 and the C63SE.

As we know those were the best selling cars AMG has ever built.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Unfortunately only as a Flatplane, but it’s still a V8 and it should rev very high ( hopefully over 8000rpm).

Did you happen by any information about how high it revs?

 

[Swissbob]

Did you happen by any information about how high it revs?

I read and I heard last year, that it’ll rev much higher than the current V8, which sits at 7000 rpm.

What’s also interesting, at higher rpm’s the Flatplane starts to sing, like on the current ZR1 which sounds really good because of the high rpm’s.

Edit:

Mercedes' Next V8 Will Scream Louder And Sip Less Fuel Than Ever Before | Carscoops

The company's next-generation V8 will feature a flat-plane crankshaft, rev higher, and have a more thrilling soundtrack

www.carscoops.com

While recently speaking with Auto Express, head of vehicle development at AMG, Steffen Jastrow, said his team is working to improve the responsiveness of its next-generation V8. The most significant change will be the implementation of a flat-plane crankshaft.

This will allow the next-gen AMG V8 to rev higher than the current unit and should also make it more thrilling

 

[Swissbob]

What I also heard, is that people complained on the GT BS because of the low rev limiter, they expected the Flatplane to rev much higher than 7000 rpm.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

What I also heard, is that people complained on the GT BS because of the low rev limiter, they expected the Flatplane to rev much higher than 7000 rpm.

The M177 LS2 was more for faster revving than higher revving. But yes. People didn't like the sound.

Apparently the new GLC53 has a new resonator for the exhaust so maybe they'll do the same for the V8s to give a more emotional sound.

 

[Swissbob]

The M177 LS2 was more for faster revving than higher revving. But yes. People didn't like the sound.

Apparently the new GLC53 has a new resonator for the exhaust so maybe they'll do the same for the V8s to give a more emotional sound.

Design and Sound didn’t match tbh on the BS.

My dealer had one, he drove it (also on the racetrack) and he was very disappointed, because of the terrible sound, the normal GTR is much more fun to drive, it sounds way better.

The new GLC53 sounds delicious.

 

[klier]

"G" is now a brand?

 

[Swissbob]

"G" is now a brand?

Looks like.

Interesting that the G in 2027 arrives.

Maybach in march was already clear, GT4 this year was also clear . AMG EV SUV for 27 is later than expected.

I expect the G Convertible to easily outsell both AMG EVs.

 

[Merc1]

So they’re ok giving Brabus the first G Cabriolet customers. They’re also going to deny the V8 C63 until the day it drops.

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[leylandi]

The future of AMG: more V8 engines, fewer SUVs, and a Black Series that will even make the 911 tremble.

Surprising statements have come from a senior Mercedes executive regarding the new mandates given to AMG. The executive clearly stated the focus of the performance division while also confirming the return of the prestigious Black Series models.

El futuro de AMG: más V8, menos SUV y un Black Series que hará temblar al 911

Sorprendentes declaraciones de un alto cargo de Mercedes acerca de los nuevos poderes que se les han atribuido a los de AMG. El directivo ha dejado claro cuál será el foco de la división deportiva, confirmando también el regreso de los magnos Black Series.

www.motor.es

 

[Centurion]

They’re also going to deny the V8 C63 until the day it drops.

Like a parent not telling 5 year old child that there are crisps in the cupboard for eating as snacks tomorrow.

 

[Design FIRST]

Being German, of course I'd like to see Mercedes-Benz succeed as a brand as well as a corporation. But I somehow just can't shake that feeling that much of what is now being proudly announced may simply be presentations of hair-triggered desperation. I sincerely hope that I am dead wrong. The capacities regarding pristine engineering and cutting edge technology are more than abundant. But what is missing ? Laser sharp focus ? Lack of perception of big picture scenarios ? The once unassailable brand equity that has gradually diminished to a level in which an increasing number of customers are asking themselves: "Exactly why should I aspire to driving a Mercedes-Benz over another brand ?".

 

[Merc1]

I would disagree with desperation, I would definitely say it's a knee-jerk reaction to correct some of the biggest mistakes the company has made in years. The 4-cylinder AMG everything and the EQ cars are arguably bigger failures than the bespoke 2004 Maybach 57 and 62 since they managed to pivot and turn Maybach into a successful brand, if no longer bespoke. When you see number of M3 and M4 models on the road they literally had no choice but to bring the I6 and V8 back to to a broad selection of cars. The question about aspiring to Mercedes-Benz is a good one and I think in the case of certain models the answer because they're still highly desirable cars.

That said, the possibilities are endless on what they can do with this renewed focus, after being dragged and stung hard.

M

 

[Rolf]

I would disagree with desperation, I would definitely say it's a knee-jerk reaction to correct some of the biggest mistakes the company has made in years. The 4-cylinder AMG everything and the EQ cars are arguably bigger failures than the bespoke 2004 Maybach 57 and 62 since they managed to pivot and turn Maybach into a successful brand, if no longer bespoke. When you see number of M3 and M4 models on the road they literally had no choice but to bring the I6 and V8 back to to a broad selection of cars. The question about aspiring to Mercedes-Benz is a good one and I think in the case of certain models the answer because they're still highly desirable cars.

That said, the possibilities are endless on what they can do with this renewed focus, after being dragged and stung hard.

M

The reliability issues and lower customer satisfaction ratings I think also should be addressed by Mercedes Benz, they have far too many recalls and also they are low ranked on the reliability and customer satisfactions indexes. Quality and workmanship need to be upped to good levels like in the days of the W124/126 etc.